Dear Abby: Teenager believes pot is poison

6:15 PM,
Mar. 19, 2014

Written by

Jeanne Phillips

Dear Abby:Because of various anti-drug lectures he was exposed to at school, my 13-year-old son believes that marijuana is not only illegal, but also is very bad for you. He said it is poison.

My state has recently legalized marijuana, and I am at a loss about how to explain to him that pot is no longer "that bad," as people partake of it in a responsible manner going forward. Any suggestions?